The Houghton Women's Tennis Team downed the visiting Oswego Lakers 7-2 Tuesday afternoon. The victory puts the Highlanders above .500 for the first time this season with an overall record of 3-2 (1-0 E8). In line with many of their recent wins, the ladies were able to jump out to an early lead after doubles play. Chloe Esch and Elise Swanson continued their winning ways taking the first flight 8-5 and Arija Grant and Clancey Cockle rolled 8-1 at the third spot. Alexandria Leary and Marilynn Amborski battled back from a 4-0 deficit to start the match, but fell just short 8-6 at second doubles. 

The Highlanders would not stop there as they extended their lead heading into singles competition. At the top spot, Swanson decisively grabbed the first singles point of the day 6-0, 6-0. Following right behind her, Marilynn Amborski came out victorious 6-2, 6-0 at the third spot. On courts 4-6, the Lady Highlanders were able to grab tight first sets and close out all three matches in their favor. Leary, at fourth singles won 7-5, 6-4, Valentin, took the fifth spot 6-4, 6-1, and Grant would conquer her opponent 6-4, 6-0 at the final sixth position. 

"It feels really good to stack a few wins on top of each other, and get our record into a positive winning percentage," Coach Zach Shilvock said after the match. "Oswego was hurting a bit and banged up, but our ladies did a great job of seizing the opportunity that was in front of them today. There is still plenty to work on as we get ready for a big weekend ahead of us as we travel to Oneonta Friday."

The Highlanders will get back into action Friday and Saturday later this week as they go on the road to play SUNY Oneonta and conference foe Hartwick.